Overview

• The Aug. 29 episode marked the lowest non-preemption total in SmackDown history, according to figures sourced to Programming Insider and cited by Wrestlenomics.
• Viewership fell from 1.258 million the prior week, and the 18–49 rating dropped from 0.35 to 0.28.
• SmackDown ranked second on cable behind ESPN’s college football, and third among all original programs with FOX’s game in second.
• The show aired in the U.S. on tape after having been available live earlier in many international markets.
• Digital interest remained strong as YouTube highlights led by Sami Zayn’s U.S. title moment topped 2.2 million views, with the John Cena–Logan Paul segment nearing 1 million.